Sarahjc Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 19 minutes ago, piglet33 said: This is not technically true. I tried to visit the schools I applied to back in September, as I knew that when I started my masters I wouldn't be able to make it to the US. I've been invited to interview and it's on the same day as one of my exams so I don't see myself flying 15 hours for an interview then when Skype exists. Also, the school was offering to reimburse $1000 for flights - which is great, but considering the cheapest flight I can find for then is $3500 I don't have that kind of money to spare. So sure, if your schools are cheap to get to and interviews are relatively straight-forward to attend you should. Equally, don't feel bad for not attending them. One of the schools I cannot attend an interview at is setting up a skype tour of the department, and is getting a current grad student to walk around with a go pro to show me around. There are ways for getting around things! On a happier note, congratulations to everyone getting interviews, and for those who havent heard anything yet - keep breathing and try not to get too obsessive over the email checking I understand international applicants work a lot differently but for a lot of domestic applicants, interview weekends are the only opportunity to see the school and town before having to commit. For domestic, it's kinda the reverse. Fly for free for interview weekend or do a skype interview and spend a couple hundred bucks on a flight later to see if you even like the area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyrase Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 AHHHH Uchicago Cancer Bio!!! I was literally hyperventilating when I saw you guys all got them in such quick succession!!! Maybe we'll see each other there? GradApplicant2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioenchilada Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 4 minutes ago, gyrase said: AHHHH Uchicago Cancer Bio!!! I was literally hyperventilating when I saw you guys all got them in such quick succession!!! Maybe we'll see each other there? I'm going on the second weekend for Cancer Bio! (Just have to look for faculty to confirm, but I'll do that tonight) gyrase 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gram Positive Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) Just got a Case BSTP invite! Did anyone else apply there (to the BSTP)? Edited December 15, 2015 by Gram Positive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinito Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 3rd interview invite over the phone. And the curse of phone calls. I verbally committed while being barraged by a whirlwind of information to attend one interview, and then an hour later another program called me and their interview weekends conflict! Now to do the delicate dance of seeing if I can interview at another time. One program doesn't have an alternate weekend. I hope the other might (an umbrella program). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biosci Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 1 minute ago, Infinito said: 3rd interview invite over the phone. And the curse of phone calls. I verbally committed while being barraged by a whirlwind of information to attend one interview, and then an hour later another program called me and their interview weekends conflict! Now to do the delicate dance of seeing if I can interview at another time. One program doesn't have an alternate weekend. I hope the other might (an umbrella program). Congrats and good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulPHD14 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 I have checked my spam folder more this week than I have ever checked my spam folder in my life. I hope you all are staying calm! Congrats to those of you with interviews already. partydon'tstarttillIwalkin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metbio2016 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Anyone have an idea as to when Harvard BBS would be having their interview dates? There are some dates on their page but it says 2015.. so I am assuming these are from last year? Also UCSF BBS? Trying to organize my interview schedule! Also congrats to all those who got interviews today!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biochemgirl67 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 2 minutes ago, Metbio2016 said: Anyone have an idea as to when Harvard BBS would be having their interview dates? There are some dates on their page but it says 2015.. so I am assuming these are from last year? Also UCSF BBS? Trying to organize my interview schedule! Also congrats to all those who got interviews today!!!!!! The traditional Harvard date is December 19th (from the results survey) and UCSF is around the same time. But I would expect that they could release them up until the 23rd. Don't worry, you're not the only one sitting and waiting for those two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biosci Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 1 minute ago, biochemgirl67 said: The traditional Harvard date is December 19th (from the results survey) and UCSF is around the same time. But I would expect that they could release them up until the 23rd. Don't worry, you're not the only one sitting and waiting for those two! I think he/she meant the dates for the actual interviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biochemgirl67 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Just now, biosci said: I think he/she meant the dates for the actual interviews? Oh god I can't read anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biosci Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Just now, biochemgirl67 said: Oh god I can't read anymore. No worries. Our brains are all frazzled! biochemgirl67 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metbio2016 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 3 minutes ago, biochemgirl67 said: The traditional Harvard date is December 19th (from the results survey) and UCSF is around the same time. But I would expect that they could release them up until the 23rd. Don't worry, you're not the only one sitting and waiting for those two! No worries! We are all crazy right now (the big decisions coming out this week arent helping!!) biochemgirl67 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biochemgirl67 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 2 minutes ago, biosci said: No worries. Our brains are all frazzled! 1 minute ago, Metbio2016 said: No worries! We are all crazy right now (the big decisions coming out this week arent helping!!) I'm just sitting here waiting for my flight to home tomorrow hoping MAAAYBE Princeton MolBio/UW Immunology/the other two miraculously email me. Although if you're looking for a good distraction, the Grand Hotel on Netflix is the best Spanish drama ever. Again, sorry my reading comprehension is that of a sheep right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronautSteve Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Props to you guys doing finals and term papers right now with this giant glass case of emotion were in. I'm a "going back to school" applicant from industry, and that must suck. I'm sorry. When does everyone think stanford biosciences invites are going to rolling through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biosci Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 3 minutes ago, AstronautSteve said: Props to you guys doing finals and term papers right now with this giant glass case of emotion were in. I'm a "going back to school" applicant from industry, and that must suck. I'm sorry. When does everyone think stanford biosciences invites are going to rolling through? According to the email I got when I submitted my app, starting the week of Jan 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgingBio123 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 So for all those who have heard back from Yale bbs molecular bio, how soon after the call did you get a confirmation email? I was called today at like 1 but haven't received an email yet... biosci 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biosci Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) 3 minutes ago, AgingBio123 said: So for all those who have heard back from Yale bbs molecular bio, how soon after the call did you get a confirmation email? I was called today at like 1 but haven't received an email yet... Don't fret. I got the call Sunday and still no email! And congratulations! Edited December 16, 2015 by biosci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4eyes Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 according to the survey, someone got a harvard PiN interview on dec 11! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biochemgirl67 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 1 minute ago, 4eyes said: according to the survey, someone got a harvard PiN interview on dec 11! yeah I hardly believe that. In past years, all DMS programs (including PiN) were on Dec 19th... and they were the only one to post that. Chalk it up to a troll, I think. bdnf_13.1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioenchilada Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) I already confirmed two of my interviews, I really hope the Harvard BBS dates stay the same. (I also have to reject the Michigan PiBS interview,if invited, because I already occupied both of their weekends) x.x Edited December 16, 2015 by Bioenchilada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biochemgirl67 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 3 minutes ago, Bioenchilada said: I already confirmed two of my interviews, I really hope the Harvard BBS dates stay the same. Just curious, what were those last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioenchilada Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Jan29th-February 1st and February 12th to the 15th. Just now, biochemgirl67 said: Just curious, what were those last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biochemgirl67 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 3 minutes ago, Bioenchilada said: Jan29th-February 1st and February 12th to the 15th. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microburritology Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 (edited) 18 minutes ago, biosci said: Don't fret. I got the call Sunday and still no email! And congratulations! @AgingBio123 Same here. Received the call yesterday, still no email. The person who called me clearly said though that the follow up email would be in a "few days" Edited December 16, 2015 by Microburritology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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